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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1956
Page
6
Art Langan was among early shooters in a hole in one tournament at the North Syracuse Golf Center driving range north of Cicero. A 100 yard hole will be a test as the event runs weeks, with $200 in prizes posted by Walt Grody.
Vic Wertz amid a strong season boasting 23 homers and 74 RBIs while batting .299. Bill Virdon leads Pirates with a .319 average after a trade from St. Louis, and Stan Musial hits in 12 straight games. Baltimore’s Paul Richards maximizes Dick Williams versatility as Kansas City’s Lou Skizas posts a .365 clip since joining the A’s, with Ed White Sox, Reds, and Phillies contributing notable notes across the league.
Elmo Shropshire, stable foreman for Dickey Stable of William E. Leach in Ocala, recommended 3-year-old Needles to trainer Hugh Fontaine. Fontaine bought Needles for $20,000 for the D and H Stable. Needles won the Flamingo Florida Derby Kentucky Derby and Belmont this year.
Galveston Texas Babe Zaharias continues to improve after surgery to ease cancer pain. She admires new dresses and talks of returning to golf. Hospital reports she tolerated solid food for the first time since Friday as husband George Zaharias stays hopeful for news within ten days.
Scooter Scudero, the Redskins safety, signed his 1956 contract and reported for practice in Los Angeles. Coach Joe Kuharich says Scudero may quit football to focus on acting, as he has kept busy in movies in the off season. He has been used mainly on kickoff and punt returns, averaging 17 yards per return last year.
Memorized guidance warns that boats with power must yield to motorless craft and anglers. When passing, slow down, keep to the right in narrows, and pass at an angle with the boat on the right having priority. Always yield and avoid creating large wakes near fishermen.
San Francisco entry in the Miss tennis 1957 contest is Lillian Jung a 24 year old from Chinatown. She is 5ft 5in 115 pounds with 35 25 35 measurements. Jung ranks No 3 nationally among Chinese women players and shares the national Chinese mixed doubles crown.
Milwaukee Braves sign 18 year old Harold Preston a left handed pitcher from Cincinnatus North Carolina to a Class EB contract. He will report to Wellsville New York in the PONY League next season.
Chicago report notes jockey Willie Hartack earned his 72nd victory of the Arlington Park meet with just two days left. He rode three winners on Thursday for the second straight day.
Avgie Nordune, returning PGA contender, shoots a 63 at LaFayette to set a course record and criticizes Syracuse players for not adapting to tough shots. He notes 25 PGA appearances with limited wins and calls Utica caddie training a key factor in regional golf development.
The Dodgers castoff Wayne Belardi, at 25 then and now weighing around 190 pounds, turned a rough 1954 into a spring training success with improved fielding and a higher swing aim. He shed weight, refined defense, and sharpened power after a winter in Mexico, earning tougher competition for Detroit’s first base job.
Frankie Albert begins molding the 1956 San Francisco 49ers with 36 rookies and veterans reporting to training camp at St Marys College. Key positions to fill include ends, center, tackles, and defensive backs as star Hugh McElhenny recovers from foot surgery and five College All-Stars join the squad for upcoming preseason against Cleveland and Chicago showcases.
Detroit Lions lineman Earl Jug Girard says pro football is rough not dirty though dirty play exists some and will continue. He notes injuries come from speed and size of players, lists toughest linemen and teams, and hopes others don’t try to top those names.
ACC Commissioner James Weaver says no official charges or investigation into fullback John Saunders enrollment at South Carolina. Weaver states he pursued rumors but found no formal complaints and did not contact university officials.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Ted Denny, a University of Georgia freshman, signed a non bonus contract and was assigned to Thomson in the Georgia State League.
Don Heinrich, former University of Washington quarterback, scored two touchdowns for the New York Giants in 1955 on keeper plays. He also threw two touchdown passes.
Charlie Holmes, a pitcher from Kalamazoo Michigan, is assigned to Leesburg Florida in the Florida State League by the Milwaukee Braves. He signed a minor league contract with Milwaukee.
Larry Holt an 18 year old fielder from Sacramento California signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox. He is assigned to Lexington Nebraska in the new Nebraska State League.
Detroit Tigers second baseman Frank Bolling, returning from Army discharge, juggles summer school at Wayne State with a full major league schedule. He commuted to AL cities for road games, earned a bachelor’s in education at Spring Hill College, and previously posted a .300 batting pace before academic duties limited his playing time.
Tony Hulman said the Indianapolis speedway is weighing a reduction in engine displacement to slow cars for safety. A press release noted potential changes from 274 to 256 cubic inches for non supercharged engines and 183 to 171 for supercharged engines, with a final decision soon.
Milwaukee Braves drop bonus right hander John Edelman after he clears waivers from all majors. Edelman appeared in five games for the Braves and posted no decision.
The Rochester Pros of the Ontario Rugby Football Union announce the signing of Art Nowack for their inaugural season. Coach Vince Mazza stated Nowack will serve as line coach part time. position not specified.
Ithaca College appoints former Cornell backfield star Hal Seidenberg as assistant varsity football coach. President Leonard B. Job announced the hire saying Seidenberg will handle the backfield duties.
Stu Anderson of Buffalo won the Central New York Yacht Racing Association regatta on Canandaigua Lake. Over three days he led in the lightning class with a total of 113 points as boats of all classes competed.
Ewart Potgieter seven foot two inch South African boxer who fought in Britain three times last year has been refused a license by the Transvaal boxing board of control due to an enlarged pituitary gland. His manager said the gland governs the body's growth.
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